M2012 · Monash University · UG specialist
Bachelor of Public Health
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
- Minimum ATAR
- 70
- Full time
- 3 years
- Part time
- 6 years
- Credit points
- 144
- Campus
- Caulfield
- Mode
- On campus
Overview
Step outside the clinic to play a leading role in the promotion of health and management of disease with public health. Public health focuses on populations and communities rather than individuals, and spans the spectrum from promoting good health, through to preventing disease and managing illness and disability. Your studies will include aspects of biomedical sciences, health promotion, epidemiology, forensic medicine, social sciences, health data management and global health. The Bachelor of Public Health focuses on developing, implementing and evaluating programs and policies to promote health and prevent disease and injury, and undertaking public-health. It has a global orientation, examining both Australian and international health challenges.
First-year units
Level 1 units every student in this course takes or chooses from.
- BMA1011Foundations of anatomy and physiology for health practice 1This unit is the first of two units designed to educate allied health and health science students about the anatomical structures and physiological functions of the systems of the human body. You will be introduced to the structural and fun…
- BMA1012Foundations of anatomy and physiology for health practice 2This unit is the second of two units designed to educate allied health and health science students about the anatomical structures and physiological functions of the systems of the human body. You will be introduced to the structural and fu…
- HSC1100Research and evidence in healthIn this unit you will attain the skills necessary to locate, critique, interpret and summarise relevant evidence, providing a solid foundation for an evidence-based approach to optimising health and well-being at a population level. You wil…
- HSC1200Public health and preventionYou will be provided with an introduction to the principles and practices of contemporary public health. You will use case study examples to illustrate public health successes, including the key elements contributing to these successful app…
- HSC1300Human health and diseaseYou will be introduced to the course of disease for common health conditions, and their impact on individuals and populations. You will learn about different types of disease, and explore common diseases from pathophysiological, psychosocia…
- HSC1400Healthcare systemsYou will be provided with a structured introduction to the Australian healthcare system. You will gain a preliminary knowledge of the organization, current policies and policy debates, funding arrangements and emerging trends in healthcare…
- PBH1102Health communicationYou will be introduced to theory and practice to assist with constructing and communicating public health information to various audiences from individuals to larger groups and the general public. You will explore message development and de…
- PBH1104Global healthIn this unit, you are asked to think about the vast and growing inequities in health that exist across the world. You will examine major global health challenges such as disasters, child marriage, gender violence, food security, the health…
Course structure
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Part A. Core studies
90 cpYou must complete the following units
- BMA1011Foundations of anatomy and physiology for health practice 16 cp
- BMA1012Foundations of anatomy and physiology for health practice 26 cp
- HSC1100Research and evidence in health6 cp
- HSC1200Public health and prevention6 cp
- HSC1300Human health and disease6 cp
- HSC1400Healthcare systems6 cp
- HSC2100Current health challenges6 cp
- HSC2200Health across the lifespan6 cp
- HSC2300Health promotion and disease prevention6 cp
- PBH1102Health communication6 cp
- PBH1104Global health6 cp
- PBH2001Foundations of epidemiology6 cp
- PBH2002Foundations of biostatistics6 cp
- PBH3002Infectious disease prevention and control 6 cp
- PBH3009Chronic disease prevention and control6 cp
Part B. Specified elective studies
54 cpYou must complete a total of 54 credit points of specified electives made up of: 18 credit points at Level 2, which must include one of PBH2003 or PBH2007 (you may not complete both PBH2003 and PBH2007). AND 36 credit points at Level 3, including at least one of PBH3008 and PBH3014. Note 1. PBH3013 is a summer unit. Students who choose PBH3013 are advised to complete it in Summer between years 2 and 3. Enrolment in the summer semester after year 3 may mean that course completion is delayed. Delayed course completion will likely impact graduation and admission to further study. Note 2. If you are completing MON2100, you must take this unit at the end of your first year. Note 3. Successful completion of one of the Monash Study Abroad short-term programs noted below can be credited towards your specified electives at Level 3. Other Monash Study Abroad short-term programs may also be considered. Approval to participate is at the discretion of the Course Director. It is recommended that the approved program is completed before your final semester. Enrolment after your final semester may mean that course completion is delayed. Delayed course completion will likely impact graduation and admission to further study. > Public Health Study Tour (PHST) https://www.acicis.edu.au/our-programs/health/public-health-study-tour-phst/ > Public Health Immersion Program (PHIP) https://www.acicis.edu.au/our-programs/health/public-health-immersion-program-phip/
- HSC2400Career skills for health professionals6 cp
- PBH2003Culture, society and health6 cp
- PBH2005Health program planning6 cp
- PBH2006Treatment and technologies6 cp
- PBH2007Indigenous health and cultural safety6 cp
- PBH2008Health policy and politics6 cp
- PBH3003Environmental determinants of health and disease6 cp
- PBH3004Health program evaluation6 cp
- PBH3005Social and behavioural sciences6 cp
- PBH3008Global and public health 6 cp
- PBH3010Health data in practice6 cp
- PBH3011Biostatistics for health6 cp
- PBH3013Social media and health6 cp
- FOR3001Principles of forensic medicine and science6 cp
- MON2100Global Immersion Guarantee program12 cp
- PBH3014Public health placement6 cp